About

Brief profile:

Dr. Yugma Khanna is a dedicated professional with a passion for fostering Diversity & Inclusion. Her expertise in HR-related subjects, coupled with a focus on soft skills development, has empowered students to thrive in the dynamic business environment.
Her research endeavors have centered around pressing issues of transgender rights, and workplace discrimination. Her publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences accentuate her dedication in her field of research. Her participation in an international exposure program to Canada organized by Gujarat Technological University reflects her global perspective and commitment to continuous learning. 
She is a forward-thinking professional who strives to create inclusive environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive. With her expertise, she is poised to make a lasting impact in the realms of academia, HR, and Diversity & Inclusion.

 

Names of previous Industry Affiliations: 
1.    Stash Promotional Services Pvt. Ltd.

Names of previous Academic Affiliations:
1.    K S School of Business Management
2.    Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management & Research

Subjects Taught: 
1.    Compensation Management
2.    International Human Resource Management
3.    Organizational Development
4.    Performance Management Systems
5.    Organizational Behaviour 
6.    Managerial Communication 
7.    Soft Skill Development
8.    Principles of Management
9.    Managerial Economics
10.    Introduction to Human Resource Management

 

Publications:
•    Research Papers:

1.    Kulkarni Vilas and Khanna Yugma (2020), Insurgent Inclusion: Transgender rights movement's timeline in India, Studies in Indian Place Names, 2394-3114, Vol-40, Special Issue-08, pp 13-23. 
2.    Kulkarni Vilas and Khanna Yugma (2020), The Invisible Man: Capturing one Transman's Lived Experiences around different situated contexts. Zeichen Journal, ISSN No: 0932-4747, pp.270-281. DOI:15. 10089.ZJ. 2020.V6I3.285311.2155
3.    Kulkarni Vilas and Khanna Yugma (2020), Perception of transgender employees towards organizational support – Evidences collected during Covid period from India, Journal of Education, Rabindra Bharti University, 0972-7175, Vol XXIII, No 1 (I), 2022-2023, pp. 205-210.
4.    Kulkarni Vilas and Khanna Yugma and Jain Vikrant (2023), Fostering Inclusivity: Transgender Employees' Perspectives on Workplace Support in India, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies, Volume 18 No. 1, ISSN: 2324-7649 (Print) ISSN: 2324-7657 (Online).

•    Books / Chapters in a Book:
Chapter in a book:

1.    Kulkarni Vilas and Khanna Yugma (2021), Discrimination faced by transgender employees at the workplace – Insights from literature, pp. 1-8, ‘Business and Society in New India', Ed. Panchal Nilam, Himalaya Publishing House, ISBN 978-93-5433-579-2.

 

•    Conferences Attended:

1.    Kulkarni, V., & Khanna, Y. (2020). 23rd Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM-2020) on Marketing Landscape: Change in the making. In Transgenders at Workplace: Issues and Challenges (pp. 37–49). Ahmedabad; Excel India Publishers. 
2.    Kulkarni, V., & Khanna, Y. (2020). Perspective 2020: A National Conference on creativity and sustainability held at Shri Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management & Research, Ahmedabad. In Insurgent Inclusion: Transgender rights movement's timeline in India. Ahmedabad. 
3.    Kulkarni, V., Khanna, Y., & Jain, V. (2022). International Conference on “Developing Resilient and Sustainable Businesses.” held at Shri Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management & Research, Ahmedabad. In “Issues and Challenges faced by Trans or Gender Non-Binary people in recruitment – A study specific to transgenders in India”

 

Linkedin ID: www.linkedin.com/in/dryugmakhanna

ORCID iD: 0009-0005-5577-9490